Stable
Someone is Taking Them...
by Cam Torrens
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Pub Date 20 Jul 2023 | Archive Date 30 Jul 2023
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Description
A kidnapper hiding in plain sight.
A rural town with tons of suspects.
From debut author Cam Torrens comes a gut-wrenching suspense novel based on an actual missing person case.
A 911 call sends Search & Rescue on a search for a missing girl in the Collegiate Peaks. They find a child…but not the one they seek.
Air Force pilot Tyler Zahn's life disintegrated when he lost his son. He discarded his family, his career, and his dignity, finding solace in apathy and beer. Eight years later, armed with new confidence, he invites his estranged daughter, Daria, to visit his Rocky Mountain home. Zahn tries too hard to mend their relationship, and as the tension between father and daughter increases, forgiveness seems out of reach. Especially when his Search & Rescue work pulls him away from Daria and she finds romance at the church camp next door.
But Zahn can't get the missing girl he found—and the one he can't find—out of his mind. Someone in this mountain valley is collecting children, and Zahn is gradually drawn into the case while still trying to break through to his daughter.
Then she disappears too.
A Note From the Publisher
A father of six, Cam and his spouse live in Buena Vista, Colorado where he serves as the Vice President of the Chaffee County Writer's Exchange and volunteers with the Chaffee County Search & Rescue team.
Advance Praise
2023 Firebird Book Award — Winner
2022 Indies Today Award — Finalist
"A harrowing rescue thriller with a truly magnetic hero at its core." –BestThrillers.com
"Life is good in the mountains, but things change when young girls begin to go missing. A series of random occurrences or is it something more calculated and evil? Stable is a page-turner with twists and turns, just like the rugged trails that Zahn must travel to discover who is responsible and to bring the girls back home. Highly recommend!." –Gail Ward Olmsted, best-selling author of Miranda Writes and Miranda Nights
"Stable pulls you in and won't let go. Search and rescue expert, Tyler Zahn, is a hero as likable as he is fiercely capable. And, when a kidnapper abducts his daughter, Zahn will stop at nothing to find her. Stable will have you holding your breath all the way to a harrowing, edge-of-your-seat ending." –Brooke L. French, author of Inhuman Acts and The Carolina Variant
"Stable crackles with suspense! Nestled in the wild beauty of Colorado's Rocky Mountains, the small town of Buena Vista is a peaceful retreat from the troubles of the modern world. Until the girls begin to disappear—first one, then another. The time to find them—and whoever is taking them—is running out. In Stable, Cam Torrens has created an edge-of-your-seat, cheer-on-the-heroes, just-one-more-chapter great read!" –Joan M. Griffin, author of Force of Nature, Three Women Tackle the John Muir Trail
"Cam Torrens's 30-year Air Force career and his experience as a search and rescue volunteer shine through in this impressively realistic debut novel that's packed full of Colorado-style adventure and enthralling suspense. The characters are vivid, the dialogue is spot-on, and the tension never lets up. But Stable isn't just a thriller—it's a layered, compelling story that delves into the complexities of trauma, grief, family ties, and most of all, forgiveness. Looking forward to more from this author!" –Regina Buttner, author of Down a Bad Road
"In his debut novel, Stable, Cam Torrens hits a huge home run. He masterfully sets the stage for an intriguing and thrilling ride, leaving the reader guessing what might happen next. Torrens delivers in this 5-star crime, mystery thriller." –Christopher Amato, author of Shadow Investigation
"A fine thriller with loads of action and suspense, and a great read for anyone wanting a novel filled with plenty of twists and turns." –Parman Reynolds, author of All For Summer and The Boys
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781685132347 |
| PRICE | US$6.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 359 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Dale W, Reviewer
I read through “Stable” in several days, which is unusual for me. That always means one thing: that the book grabbed me from the start and I had a hard time putting it down, in fact, finding myself going back to it again and again to read more, needing to see what will happen next to Tyler Zahn (and his daughter Daria) in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The action – the twists and turns – never let up from page one. There’s search and rescue missions, multiple kidnappings, police investigations, abuse allegations, and also – within all this – hope and forgiveness. The characters have depth – which means we see their warts and struggles and failures, as well as their history with each other – some good and some not so good.
During her school break, Daria is visiting her estranged father Tyler at his home in a small town in the mountains, hoping to get to know him after his being out of the picture for years. She’s not so sure about this, and with good reason. But as their lives intertwine together and with the local crime scenes, they find a need to rely on each other, and perhaps to love and care and forgive one another. Enjoyable to find are the religious undertones that in reality, prevail in many people’s lives, as well as some of the people we meet in “Stable.” These are not plot devices, but a clear way of seeing the depth of the characters and how they move through, in fact, survive in life. Pick up this book and dive in. You will be riveted while the pace is relentless.
Tara S, Reviewer
Great debut novel. Tyler Zahn is the perfect protagonist for an action thriller; former military, suffers a great tragedy and drowns his sorrows, turns his life around and becomes a driven Search and Rescue team member.
This was a fast paced, action packed read with interesting characters. The author's background shines through in this clever and well written story. I am really looking forward to many more books in this series.
Perfect for fans of Robert Crais, David Baldacci or Lee Child.
Thank you Black Rosr Writing and Netgalley for this ARC
Tara C, Reviewer
This is my first book of Cam Torrens and it won’t be my last! This honestly isn’t my usual read but I thought it was well written and kept my attention. I found myself needing to know what was going to happen!
Tyler is retired Air Force pilot who has become a Search and Rescue volunteer. His daughter, Daria, who he hasn’t seen in six years comes to visit him in hopes that they can reconnect. The problem is Tyler organizes their day down to the minute. Daria feels like she’s being smothered and jumps at the opportunity when a gentleman next door offers to take her horseback riding. Tyler then takes a call about a nine year old girl who’s missing. But what unravels will leave Tyler and Daria in danger. It’s a race to find the missing girls and who’s taking them in this small town!
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